Janet Yellen comments on how violence impacts economy
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen hinted to Congress Thursday that an interest rate hike could come later this month.
While a significant piece of news, there was something else.
A member of Congress asked Yellen about the impact violence — like acts of terrorism and mass shootings, here and abroad — might have on our economy.
Listen to the above audio player to hear what she said.
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